The long-standing professional relationship between Holland & Knight and JetBlue Airways Corp is witnessing a decline as Joanna Geraghty, spouse of the law firm’s litigation head and the airline’s new CEO, steps in. In recent times, JetBlue, which had to pay a substantial termination fee of $69 million to Spirit Airlines Inc after a federal…
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, it becomes imperative to address the glaring gender discrepancies still prevalent in the legal field. Despite entering the profession in virtually equal numbers as their male counterparts for over four decades, women make up only around 24% of law firm equity partners. The problem arises from unhelpful…
In the fine balancing act between the pursuit of exclusivity and the respect of antitrust laws, fashion houses often tiptoe the tightrope. This delicate dance has been brought into sharp focus in the ongoing lawsuit, Cavalleri v. Hermès International, where two plaintiffs from California have accused the luxury brand Hermès of violating US antitrust law….
Apple Inc. has recently accused a former engineer of leaking sensitive corporate information to employees at competing tech firms and at least three journalists one of whom was saved in his phone by the nickname “Homeboy”. This information reportedly covered diverse aspects of Apple’s business, ranging from its internal policies to details about its unreleased…
A case logged by two businessmen situated in Little Havana, Miami was recently dismissed by a Florida federal judge. The complaint was targeted against several high-ranking officials of Miami, alleging that the city’s resources were unfairly leveraged against them. This action was reportedly triggered due to the businessmen’s support of a particular candidate in a…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced recent appointments to judicial positions across the state. Those selected for the roles include an attorney former of Munger Tolles & Olson LLP, who is slated to serve on the state’s Second District Court of Appeal. In addition, a former lawyer from Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP is…
In a notable development, a California federal judge recently awarded over $18.3 million in royalties and damages to a renowned urologist. This decisive award followed a successful jury trial verdict last year, which involved an accusation of trade secrets theft related to innovative penile implant techniques. The medical professional went to court against a competitor,…
A New York-based garment manufacturer is appealing the judgement over a copyright dispute with the Italian luxury brand, Valentino SpA. The details of this case are revealing the stress within supply chain visibility impacting companies like this small manufacturer. The manufacturer has petitioned a federal court in New York to suspend enforcement of a cost-related…
The Chicago office of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP has recently welcomed a new addition – a 24-year veteran of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Known for his expertise spanning across intellectual property, high-profile torts, and product liability matters, his transition to Quinn Emanuel was revealed by the firm earlier this week. Renowned in the…
In an ongoing legal battle concerning patent infringement, Centripetal Networks has recently implored a Virginia federal judge to dismiss a request by Palo Alto Networks. Palo Alto is seeking to overturn a $151.5 million jury verdict, or alternatively, to call for a new trial altogether. This substantial jury verdict was given against Palo Alto in…
In a noteworthy development in patent contention, a federal judge in Houston has dismissed a lawsuit instigated by a celebrated patent litigator representing VDPP LLC. The judicial pronouncement confirmed that the patent shielding the technology of 3D glasses had lapsed before the legal claim had drawn anywhere near a judicial setting. The dispute pitched against…
Recent insights from the National Association for Law Placement revealed a notable decrease in lateral movements in law firms nationwide, with the numbers going down by as much as 35% last year. This trend, however, demonstrates a more pronounced skew in South Florida, where a decrease of over 43% was observed. This significant downturn in…
A panel of judges recently allowed South Carolina to use a disputed electoral map for the 2024 elections, despite this map currently undergoing a Supreme Court review. The judges’ decision is attributed to the Supreme Court’s ongoing delay over its judgement on the map’s validity, creating circumstances that lead critics to declare the map a…
Recent developments in the high-profile litigation related to Johnson & Johnson’s talc lawsuits have been noted with U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp ordering a ‘full refiling’ of Daubert motions. This decision, involving over 50,000 talc lawsuits administered through multidistrict litigation, is influenced by recent amendments to the Federal Rule of Evidence 702 and emergence of…
As legal professionals, it is pivotal for us to keep track of the financial trajectories of the major players within our field. This comes with the recent news that Reed Smith has reported a peak in Revenue Per Lawyer (RPL), yet also witnessed stagnating profits due to rising costs. According to Casey Ryan, the global…
In a significant step forward for diversity in law education, the University of Southern California (USC) has appointed Franita Tolson as the first African American Dean of the USC School of Law. Known for her legal prowess and contributions to academia, Tolson brings to this role a wealth of knowledge and experience. Tolson completed her…
Following the tragic passing of Vanessa Ford, momentum has been building in the legal industry to improve mental health and wellbeing support. Despite the massage chairs and puppy yoga currently on offer at some firms, these benefits alone cannot remedy the broader issue. They are but a plaster on the deep-rooted issues of long hours,…
In an era where technology is rapidly advancing, the treasury has expressed concerns that the proliferation of advanced AI tools could threaten the security of the financial sector. This threat is compounded by the fact that cyberattackers, utilizing these emerging AI tools, may initially have the upper hand. Needing to understand these potential security risks…
The Department of Labor has imposed considerable fines on Morristown, Tennessee-based company, Tuff Torq, following an inspection that discovered child labor violations. The firm was fined $296,951 and received a court order to disgorge $1.5 million; an equivalent to a month’s profits for the business. The severe action took place after a January inspection exposed…
In a recent development, the Tenth Circuit has rescinded an attorney fee award originally granted to Netflix. This decision emerges from a copyright dispute initiated by a zoo employee who claimed his footage was used in Netflix’s popular show “Tiger King”. The surprising twist came just a day after the circuit court had predominantly affirmed…
In a recent judgment, the Federal Circuit opted not to interfere with sales of heart valve testers. This decision followed the denouncement of an injunction request after concerns were voiced regarding the validity of a patent responsible for testing the durability of heart valves. Urbanized in California, the federal judge elaborated upon the notion of…
Four Canadian school boards have filed a joint lawsuit against social media giants Instagram and TikTok, among others. The school boards are seeking a total of $4.55 billion in damages. The lawsuit alleges that the alarmingly addictive nature of these platforms has ‘rewired’ the cognitive patterns of children and adolescents, resulting in substantial pressures on…
A special master in the Northern District of Georgia has weighed in on the ongoing intellectual property dispute between New York-based sports tech company Vetnos LLC and its Atlanta-based rival, PrizePicks. The professional recommendation released to the court suggests that attempts to dismiss the patent infringement and trade secret claims lodged by Vetnos LLC should…
In an unexpected development, Saudi Arabia has been elected to chair the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The appointment was sealed by ‘acclamation’ after an unchallenged bid and no opposition, leading to an uproar among human rights groups. This appointment prompts Saudi UN Ambassador Abdulaziz Alwasil to assume a leading position in…
A U.S. International Trade Commission Judge has ruled that in a case involving Intellectual Property Rights conflict surrounding certain types of wallets, two Chinese companies have breached U.S. import laws. The judgment calls for a general exclusion order to prevent the further importation of these products for sale on American soil. The wallets in question…